Dimapur, August 14 (MExN): The Commissioner of Police, Dimapur, Aotula T Imchen, IPS, has prohibited the operation of drones or Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) in designated “Red Zones” on August 15 as part of heightened security measures for Independence Day celebrations.
An order issued under Rule 24 of the Drone Rules, 2021, has temporarily declared a 0.2 km radius around key locations as no-fly zones from 2:00 AM to 6:00 PM on August 15. The restricted areas include the Dimapur DDSC Stadium (25°54'54"N, 93°43'41"E), Chümoukedima Samaguting Stadium (25°45’38"N, 93°32'09"E), Medziphema Public Ground (25°45'38"N, 93°53'09"E), and Niuland Public Ground (25°56'09"N, 93°57'42"E).
The police said no person shall operate drones in these areas without prior permission from the competent authority. The order has been passed in view of security concerns and will be enforced strictly. The Commissioner of Police urged the public to cooperate to ensure a safe and peaceful Independence Day celebration.
